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Tim Ness
I have a diverse background including research, project management, education, music performance, and sustainability.
Throughout, I’ve learned to develop cohesive strategies and deliver concise, directed narratives.
Education
M.S., Program Evaluation and Data Analytics
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
2022 - 2020
- Currently pursuing. Estimated completion Spring 2022.
B.M., Music Performance (focus: orchestral instrument)
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
2007 - 2003
- Majored in trombone performance
- Summu cum laude.
Research Experience
Research Specialist
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
2021 - 2020
- This is what my current title should be.
Industry Experience
Executive Administrative Specialist
Rob and Melani Walton Sustainability Solutions Service, Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
Current - 2019
- Assisted in drafting a new strategic plan and business model framework for the organization.
- Managed projects totaling over $200,000 working with diverse stakeholders.
- Drafted and edited reports and grants.
Executive Administrative Specialist
U.S. - Pakistan Centers for Advanced Studies in Energy, Arizona State University
Scottsdale, AZ
2019 - 2018
- Assisted director with project management duties to fulfill USAID grant objectives.
- Coordinate complex program events such as official visits by university chief executives .
- Managed communication between U.S.-based ASU team, Pakistan-based ASU team, and USAID.
Productivity Specialist
GoDaddy Inc.
Phoenix Metro Area, AZ
2018 - 2015
- Consulted business owners on best practices to grow business and online presence, including marketing, sales, branding, and efficiency.
- Assisted with outreach and education programs such as GoDaddy Talent Ambassadors, Future Leaders, and Culture Roundtables.
Research and Project Manager
Office of Ambassador Barbara Barrett
Paradise Valley, AZ
2015 - 2011
- Conducted research, created reports and presentations, and implemented special projects for Barrett’s use internally and externally for board meetings, public engagements, and professional correspondence.
- Oversaw Barrett’s professional responsibilities and deadlines for projects including community development, strategic planning, corporate governance, and higher education.
- Built relationships with outside constituents including corporate and non-profit boards, government agencies, and C-Level executives on behalf of Barrett to identify priorities and deliver resolutions.
English Teacher
Sogang University Language Program, Sungbuk
Seoul, South Korea
2010 - 2009
- Designed classroom and individualized curricula for ESL and EFL students.
- Collaborated with foreign and national staff to develop new programs and reform existing processes.
- Observed and trained new teachers on classroom practices and cultural etiquette.
Personal Assistant to the U.S. Ambassador
U.S. Embassy - Helsinki
Helsinki, Finland
2009 - 2008
- Managed Ambassador’s schedule and communication, such as message and response to Finnish and U.S. policy including preparation for press conferences and drafting position papers.
- Initiated symposiums and managed official embassy events involving political, business, and cultural leaders.
- Developed public diplomacy programming such as a good-will tour of Finland’s UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Teaching Experience
I have experience teaching individuals and classes in language, music, and science. I am fascinated by how students learn.
Instrumental / Low Brass Music Teacher
Freelance
Phoenix Metro Area, AZ
2008 - 2007
- Taught instrumental music lessons to students grades 1-12.
- Topics covered from penalized regression to boosted trees and neural networks
- Highest level course offered in department
Selected Data Science Writing
I haven’t written anything yet, but am interested in using data to dissect local politics and policy, as well as western art music and comic books (which are not that different).
The Best X-MEN are Women.
Marvel
N/A
2022
- A data-driven look at how the X-MEN, specifically under writer Chris Claremont, led the way in centering female voices in comics.
- This also isn’t real (but it is true!)
Arizona Primary Voting Patterns
Phoenix Metro Area, AZ
N/A
2021
- Do party primary systems select candidates too extreme to attract independent votes? Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly don’t think so.
- This isn’t real.
Selected Press (About)
Patron Saints of The Lost Leaf
The Lost Leaf
N/A
2020
- Apparently my name is on this website because I donated to The Lost Leaf at the beginning of the pandemic.
- But it really is the best bar downtown and we should all resist gentrification.
Center Administration: U.S.-Pakistan Centers for Advanced Studies in Energy
Knowledge Enterprise at ASU
N/A
2019 - 2018
- This is just a website with my picture on it.
Selected Press (By)
The Best Comics Criticsm Website
Krakoa
N/A
2022
- I have not written anything, but I aspire to write for this site.
Selected Publications, Posters, and Talks
Code Through Assignment - pushoverr
CPP 527
N/A
2021
- A code through created as an assignment for CPP 527 at ASU.